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Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Owensboro, Owensboro-Daviess County Airport (KOWB)

Lat: 37.74°NLon: 87.17°WElev: 407ft.

Overcast

77°F

25°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SW 8 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 12 Jul 7:56 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Madisonville KY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Patchy Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light west southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Light southwest wind.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Light south southwest wind.

    Low: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light west southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Light southwest wind.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Light south southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Light south southwest wind.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Madisonville KY
 37.34°N 87.51°W
Last Update:
6:32 pm CDT Jul 12, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8pm CDT Jul 12, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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